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The Westfield State University Theater Dept. presents Peter and the Star Catcher in the Ely Black Box Theater, November 2023

Review: Peter and the Starcatcher

Alicia Brennan, Co-Editor in Chief November 19, 2023

Almost everyone knows the story of Peter Pan, Wendy, the Lost Boys, and Captain Hook, but did you know there’s a whole other story prior to the events of Disney’s 1953 movie? Running from November...

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Pollinate to Dominate: Pollinator Garden at Westfield State

Alicia Brennan, Co-Editor in Chief October 28, 2023

The Environmental Science Department at Westfield State University prides itself on prioritizing hands-on learning in its courses, and the course Restoration Ecology (ENVS 241) as taught by assistant professor...

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Storytelling Hour: Digital Stories from Your Peers

Devon Ortmeyer, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

The English Department at Westfield State University hosted a video storytelling event on October 13th to help students tell the narratives of their lives. This event, called “Storytelling Hour: Digital...

A diverse group of hands in a stack.

Westfield State University Supports Diversity

Devon Ortmeyer, Staff Writer October 16, 2023

Westfield State University students and faculty held an event called “Voices of Resilience” on September 27th to promote diversity and inclusivity.  This event was split into two parts. The first...

Westfield State University: Does Turning Point USA Have a Place Here?

Westfield State University: Does Turning Point USA Have a Place Here?

Maddy Hall September 26, 2023

WESTFIELD-Some Westfield State students attempted in the spring semester to create a chapter of Turning Point, a controversial conservative political organization, on campus, but other students...

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We Need More Pre-Med Resources at Westfield State

Erik Bass May 3, 2023

Are you thinking about being pre med or are currently premed? I came to Westfield as a biology major on the pre-med track and felt confused on the overall premed process. Although the faculty are all amazing,...

The poster for Antigone, designed by student actor Amber Thetonia.

Westfield State’s Theater Department presents a new retelling of “Antigone”

Jason Brewster April 29, 2023

WESTFIELD - Westfield State University students will perform a contemporary retelling of Antigone this weekend at the Ely Center Blackbox theatre.  "Honestly, the play reads almost like a Facebook...

Westfield State University Students Launch Campaign to Raise Money for Square Ones Diaper Bank

Westfield State University Students Launch Campaign to Raise Money for Square One’s Diaper Bank

Westfield Voice Staff April 18, 2023

WESTFIELD, MA—Westfield State University Advanced Public Relations students are launching a campaign, Dunkin for Diapers, to raise money and awareness for Square One’s diaper bank. The campaign will...

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Leadership Summit for Campus Inclusivity at Westfield State University

Jason Brewster, Staff Writer April 14, 2023

WESTFIELD - Westfield State Student leaders have helped organize a Leadership Summit in April to further the progress of campus inclusion. On Saturday, April 15th, 2023, from 8:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.,...

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The Land of Opportunity: A fallacy shown by glaring issues in LGBTQIA employment

Maddy Hall , Staff Writer April 13, 2023

WESTFIELD-Companies and organizations nationwide raise their pride flags to show support outside their offices, yet, surveys and data reveal a darker story. For hundreds of American companies, it remains...

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5 Ways Teaching Creative Writing Can Benefit The Mental Health Crisis

Samantha Grunden, Staff Writer April 7, 2023

Picture this: you sit down in your freshman English class and your teacher pours a pile of magnets onto your desk. Each magnet has a word. He looks around the room at us and says “now make a poem”....

Jessie Cardin: Running Straight to the Olympic Trials

Jessie Cardin: Running Straight to the Olympic Trials

Lindsey Genatossio, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 27, 2023

2018 Westfield State Alumna Jessie Cardin, currently practicing for the Olympic trials in distance running for the upcoming marathon in 2024. Cardin has been running since she was about six years old...

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